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JJWalsh
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Hiroshima, Japan based sustainable tourism & biz consultant, creator, educator & guide Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow-podcast creator https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan
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Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable
This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese
Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan
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If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉

Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump's worst nightmare' celebrates New York election result - as US president responds
The Democrat candidate ran on a significantly left-wing platform which included promising city-owned grocery shops and eliminating bus fares. Donald Trump is no fan and warned he could withhold federa...
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Was given the chance to review a snack box from Sakuraco — new experience for me, but as an avid reader of Sporked.com , it felt like a great opportunity to channel my inner food reviewer!

deepjapan.org/sakuraco-won...
Camera envy although it's bulky & heavy.. bet the shots are nice 👍
Sharing imperfect idea for today - boats need filters to get some of the microplastics & forever chemicals out of the waterways as they go!
It seems ideal for ferries like this Miyajima ferry (it would also be better if these ferries were electric so they weren't putting diesel in the water)
Why we should share more imperfect ideas - innovation inspiration from Audrey Tang via Tove in our monthly Seek sustainable japan short-takes
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Why you should share a less-than-perfect idea - an invitation to improve it
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
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I wrote a book! "Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan" drops in December. I traveled Japan, exploring our patchwork of spiritual traditions: Shinto, Buddhist, Shugendo, and more. Pre-order here. Thanks! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293...
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🖌️CULTURE DAY🎎
November 3rd, 'Bunka-no-hi' (文化の日), is a national holiday in Japan. It's a day for promoting culture, the arts, and academic pursuits.

'Culture Day' was created in 1948 to commemorate the announcement of the post-war Japanese constitution.

#文化の日 #Japan
It was passed on from my mom I think 🤔 love that we are vase sisters ❤️
Love all the beautiful kinmokusei around the house & bringing some of the blossom & fragrance beauty inside as well 🧡 #kinmokusei #fragrantolive
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr
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Like many places in the world, northern Tochigi Prefecture is a pleasant place to take in the view.

Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.
Beautiful views from the train as we cross this amazing Seto-Ohashi bridge
Heading home across the Seto-Ohashi
Such a deeply meaningful & memorable VIP experience with Japanologist author Alex Kerr- something I've never experienced in 30 years in Japan
Each day is like reading a new book of wonderful insights into japanese traditions, art, history & people
wabunka-lux.jp/itineraries/...
Absolutely stunning tea ceremony meal 🤤 tonight in Kagawa at the most amazing gardens #ritsuringardens #japan #onwstorytravel #alexkerr
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋
He's written so many wonderful books!
I think you could win them over & this is the inaka where kei-trucks rule!
Learning all about Kagawa lacquer arts today with the fabulous Japanologist Alex Kerr as our guide
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers
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This needs to start happening EVERY time these unqualified fucking idiots open their mouths and start spewing shit like they're a goddamn maga rally.
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!
This should happen EVERY time politicians LIE‼️
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was interrupted called out with a “ point of order”‼️